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Used with permission by Leo Dworsky

Leo Dworsky creates ‘Music Mondays’ videos

Jordyn Deschamps December 2, 2020

Throughout the pandemic, senior Leo Dworsky has been sharing “Music Mondays” to his YouTube channel so that everyone can watch.  At first, Dworsky said he decided to do it for the kids that attend...

Superintendent Astein Osei speaks June 6 at Parks 2019 Graduation. Osei said the COVID-19 pandemic has presented the toughest challenges of his career.

Leadership shines in the midst of pandemic

Tobias Khabie December 1, 2020

Throughout his entire career, Superintendent Astein Osei said he has never faced a task as daunting as leading a school district through a global pandemic. Despite the pressure put on his shoulders, Vice...

Senior Kendall Coley tips the ball to start the game against Cooper Jan. 7. Coley committed to the University of Nebraska Nov. 11.

Senior commits to Nebraska

Lilia Gonzalez November 30, 2020

Senior Kendall Coley put the pen to the paper, which locked in her commitment to play basketball at the University of Nebraska Nov. 11, National Signing Day. Although Coley verbally committed back in April,...

Used with permission from Amelia Mcgregor

Sophomore gives back to the community

Gillian Kapinos November 24, 2020

Starting out as a trip to visit the animals at the Humane Society, sophomore Amelia Mcgregor became inspired to help. Mcgregor said volunteering and helping the community brings her joy. “(Volunteering)...

Used with permission from Meshach Mandel.

Assistant stage manager shines

Gabriel Kaplan November 18, 2020

In his first time filling the role of assistant stage manager at Park, sophomore Meshach Mandel said he has loved working with the cast and crew while organizing the fall play. “I’ve always liked...

Used with permission from Arika Mareck.

English teacher returns to Park

Elena Ortiz-Fishman November 18, 2020

After four years at another school, English teacher Arika Mareck has returned to Park where she previously worked for 10 years. From 2006-2016, Mareck taught freshman and sophomores as well as being an...

Used with permission from Christian Arteaga.

Junior earns nomination from MN Football Hub

Johanna Kaplan November 18, 2020

Although he did not win the title, the work junior Christian Arteaga put in to be nominated for Defensive Player of the Week by MN Football Hub did not go unnoticed. “I had a lot of people hitting...

Used with permission from Grace Stillman.

Junior writes her own music

Tenzin Gyaldatsang November 17, 2020

When junior Grace Stillman released her new song “Loose Ends,” she said she received positive feedback. “Most people say they like it, which is really good. Some people also said they were connected...

Used with permission from Ella Miller

Senior designs costumes from home for upcoming performance

Jayde Claussen November 17, 2020

With the COVID-19 outbreak, students have had to adapt to the changes made by the school administration in order to ensure the safety of everyone. Senior Ella Miller, the costume designer for the upcoming...

School resource officer Maurice Smith types on his laptop in his office at Park. Smith applied due to his passion for working with kids and began his new role for the 2020-21 school year.

New school resource officer Maurice Smith

Maria Perez Barriga November 17, 2020

When he heard Park will return to distance learning Nov. 16, officer Maurice Smith said he was unhappy as he just started to get to know students during hybrid.  “I was pretty sad about (the switch)...

Used with permission from Danny Shope

Junior starts off third season as a captain

Andrea Melear November 15, 2020

As a junior, Danny Shope has earned the position of captain for the upcoming Nordic season. When looking into the season, Shope said he is very enthusiastic about this year. “I'm really excited, but...

Used with permission from Alex Polk.

Chemistry teacher creates comfort in discomfort

Nora Hall November 11, 2020

Chemistry teacher Alex Polk has spent the last five years at Park making students feel safer by talking about heavy topics. Polk said although he has seen improvement at Park, he still thinks Park could...

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